Tokyo ON #042: Get to the Chopper

As the summer heat continues to linger, Maction Planet Resident DJ Royce Leong takes stock of what’s going on around The World’s Greatest Metropolis! Checking up on the latest in movies, games and products, Royce gives us his round up of what’s hot (pun intended) in Tokyo right now. Accompanied by music from Mr. Children, […]

This Week in Tokyo – 28 August 2018

The latest edition of This Week in Tokyo – a review of the Maction Planet week that was and a look ahead to what’s coming up in and beyond the city. Check out photos from our tours and read insights into our explorations as we get under the skin of the World’s Greatest Metropolis, hosted […]

This Week in Tokyo – 21 August 2018

The latest edition of This Week in Tokyo – a review of the Maction Planet week that was and a look ahead to what’s coming up in and beyond the city. Check out photos from our tours and read insights into our explorations as we get under the skin of the World’s Greatest Metropolis, hosted […]

Mac, Founder and Lead Guide of Maction Planet, shares photos of his favourite cosplay from the Tsukiji Honganji Noryo Bon Odori Taikai 2018! Tsukiji Honganji (or Hongwanji, as the temple still likes using an archaic transliteration) is one of my favourite temples in the city. It belongs to the Jodo Shinshu sect of Buddhism. It […]

This Week in Tokyo – 14 August 2018

The latest edition of This Week in Tokyo – a review of the Maction Planet week that was and a look ahead to what’s coming up in and beyond the city. Check out photos from our tours and read insights into our explorations as we get under the skin of the World’s Greatest Metropolis. This week’s […]

Maction Planet announces launch of Tokyo ON website

PRESS RELEASE: Maction Planet is excited to announce the launch of the Tokyo ON website, focusing on Japanese music and culture. Tokyo, Japan, Aug. 3rd 2018 – Maction Planet, which provides top-ranked fully customized private tours in Tokyo and beyond, is proud to announce the launch of the Tokyo ON website. In development for the […]

Tokyo ON #041: Motto Hotto

ROYCE IS BACK! That’s right, Maction Planet Radio’s Resident DJ returns to help us handle the heat! Atsui neeeee! It’s now the height of summer in the World’s Greatest Metropolis, bringing with it the hottest day ever recorded in Japan! So, why not stay cool and chill out with a selection of summer tracks put […]

This Week in Tokyo – 7 August 2018

The latest edition of This Week in Tokyo – a review of the Maction Planet week that was and a look ahead to what’s coming up in and beyond the city. Check out photos from our tours and read insights into our explorations as we get under the skin of the World’s Greatest Metropolis. This week’s […]

Hitomawari: 12 Years a Tokyoite

Today marks 12 years since Mac, Founder and Lead Guide of Maction Planet, moved to Tokyo. He reflects on this symbolic anniversary with a look at the concept of Hitomawari. Hitomawari: One rotation. One journey. One more go around. The word ‘hitomawari’ (一回り) is composed of hito = 1 and mawari = cycle. So, what […]